The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-01-02
Metropolitan Chitchat.

New York Mail and Express.
Tenpins in the form of carrots arc new for
house recreation"
Diamond buttons to black velvet dresses have
already ceased to be novelty.
The original sealskin sacque now represents
style altogether out of fashion.
Canes of California red WOOD are q novelty
and have oddly -carved handles.
Wall paper is SO beautiful and artistic now as
to be easily mistaken for fresco
In o'clock tea sets the newest in Dresden are
deserving of place on the cabinet.
The use of complexion baims guarantees the
worst possible looking face in the end.
New English travelling cases are large, square
and look like drummer's sample trunk.
Cigar cases of hammered silver are rather too
heavy for the pocket of an ordinary coat.
Piano covers of white plush edged with white
jets indicate the extravaganza OF the age.
In mems neckwear the yacht and four-in-
hand hold their own against the Stanley.
Gauze fans are in highest favor, but are of
little use IN causing refreshing breeze.
Bamboo furniture for bedrooms has come in
fashion for town we'll as country houses
Next to diamonds nothing wears better or is
more satisfactory than good black silk"
Organs for the juveniles have reached mus
ical perfection beyond the catalogue of toys.
With the cape overcoat many society man
who is not an angel looks if he had wings.
Fur boas worn by the ladies are held by the
doctors to be advantageous for their profession.
1t is to be doubted if the new color of scarlet
will obtain" in anything for any length of time.
Beau Brummers dress-suit case is smaller. of
dark leather and has initials burnt in the side.
Portfolios are in new shapes and styles. of
every material, ana within financial reach of all.
Sachet bags are too numerous in fashionable
houses to suggest the idea of Boston refinement.
Earrings are going out of fashion as rapidly
here as they are among Partisan women of fash
ion.
Colonial chairs find their way to the halls of
houses where they are nothing if not inappropri-
ate.
Slowly but surely the hustle decreases in size.
and there is less deformity on the streets to rid
icule.
Rugs of imitation lion, tiger. leopard and 9TH
err skins appeal to those who prize ''cheap eff
fects."
In desk ornaments there are enough to inspire
the dullest mind that seeks to write some
thing"
Silver bangles are craze in jewelry. the new
styles apparently pleasing young women Of the
period.
Bags of all kinds now hang all over the
house" and contribute to the general decoration
thereof.
Large vases in the hall are most appre
ciated by the parior maid, who uses them as
catch-alls.
Entire sets of bureau articles, brush and
comb glove and button hook, etc., now come in
solid silver.
Books were never sumptuously bound as
this season, and may well be kept within the
glass doors.
Every few days something new in the way oil
lamps Is introduced, thereby increasing fashion
able brilliancy.
Note paper on which is stamped "On Dit,
"Just a Line" Between You and Me-" etc, is
| quoted the rage.
/ At some dinner parties the square napkins art
| tied across the sides with strip and large bow o.
| bright satin ribbon.